Johnson admitted there will be a gulf in experience between the two sides this time around after Everton lost most of their senior players at the end of last season following their relegation from WSL1.

"They've got a lot of international players and we know a lot about them. They're physical players who can play football, so it's going to be a battle," she said.

"It's a big pitch so I expect a lot of football to be played and we'll be up for the challenge."

Michelle Hinnigan and Lindsay Johnson were part of Everton's FA Cup-winning side in 2010

While other senior players have moved on, Johnson and Hinnigan have remained with Everton to help develop their current young side.

At almost 35, Johnson is now significantly older than the rest of the squad, but believes the new crop of players are starting to 'find their voice'.

"They show it in funny ways but I think they do look up to me. I'm the last of the oldies as they call me, I'm the last of a breed.

"Some of the girls remind me that I could be their mum and I say they'd be a lot more behaved if I was their mum," she said.